US President Trump's decision to triple tariffs on small parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong, eliminating the previous "de minimis" exemption, significantly impacts businesses like TikTok Shop. This means all packages, regardless of value, will face tariffs.
TikTok Shop has informed its merchants about the end of the exemption, emphasizing that all goods will now be subject to tariffs. This change directly affects the profitability of Chinese online sellers who previously benefited from the waiver.
The exemption greatly benefited cross-border e-commerce platforms including TikTok Shop, Shein, Temu, and Amazon.
In response, TikTok Shop is actively recruiting merchants for European markets (Spain, Germany, Italy, and France) and supporting US sellers already operating in these regions.